Saran Rai
49 Mozart Street, Apt 3, Boston,MA
Summary
Motivated executive professional with twenty years of progressive experience in academic and healthcare environments, including extensive experience in project management and research administration. Consistently achieve optimal utilization of developing, delivering, and managing operations through process improvement planning, program coordination, and cultivation of strong business relationships. Possess an established track record of creating and implementing programs and long-term business strategies aimed at company growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Consultant
Department Of Health And Family Welfare
10.2019 - Current
- Facilitating statewide effort of public health programs addressing health issues of communities in the State of Sikkim, India.
- Designing education programs on cancer screening and chronic diseases including hepatitis and HIV/AIDS for underserved communities.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
Program Manager
Boston Public Health Commission
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed the Ryan White Dental Program (RWDP)- a comprehensive dental access program for persons with HIV/AIDS in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, funded under Ryan White Part A and with funds from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
- Coordinated multiple projects to connect people living with HIV/AIDS with the available resources in the communities.
- Developed continuous quality improvement reports for clinical and community-based initiatives impacting internal and external change-management decision-making.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
Assistant Professor
Nova Southeastern University College Of Dentistry
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Facilitated academic and community collaborations to increase number of community-engaged research proposal submissions to extramural funders.
- Assisted professors and school administrators with continuous development, review, planning and outcomes evaluation to measure community dentistry program performance.
- Collaborated with faculty members on community and school- based oral health projects and mentored postgraduate dental residents on their research studies.
Dentist
Community Health Center Of Franklin County
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Led preventative, restorative, and surgical procedures.
- Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
Instructor
New Mexico State-Dona Ana Community College
01.2011 - 05.2013
- Taught medical terminology, anatomy and physiology I and II, dosage calculation, and public health Health courses to nursing, dental, and public health major students.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
Dentist
Singtam District Hospital
01.2003 - 05.2008
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
Dental Internship
Faculty Of Dental Science, King George's Medical
11.2001 - 10.2002
- Consulted with other dental professionals to deliver best patient care.
- Performed comprehensive oral exams for patients to diagnose and treat dental conditions.
- Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.
- Restored teeth by fabricating crowns, bridges and other restorations.
- Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons based on individual needs.
Research Assistant
New Mexico State University
09.2008 - 05.2009
- Participated as a research assistant in community health and promotion studies in Thailand and Nepal.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Used advanced statistical approaches and software tools to analyze data and test hypotheses.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Program Evaluator
Cambridge Health Alliance
08.2013 - 11.2014
- Evaluated and analyzed school oral health program in Cambridge public schools system.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
Education
Residency Certificate - Dental Public Health Dentistry
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA05.2015
Masters of Public Health - Public Health Education
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2011
Bachelors of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
Faculty of Dental Sciences, KGMU
Lucknow, India10.2001
Skills
- Microsoft Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher & Outlook
- Leadership
- Presentations
- Budgets
- Survey Design
- Health Promotion
- Data Interpretation
- Community Engagement
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Program Development
Interests
- Eta Sigma Gamma (National Health Education Fraternity): Student Advisor, New Mexico State University: 2008 - present
- Rotary club of New Mexico State University: 2008 – 2015
- Professional Memberships: Society for Public Health Education, American Public Health Association, American Dental Association, American Association of Public Health Dentistry, European Association of Dental Public Health, Indian Dental Association
- Academic Memberships: Harvard University, School of Dental Medicine Alumni Association, New Mexico State University, College of Health and Social Services Alumni Association, King George's Medical University, Faculty of Dental Sciences Alumni Association.
Additional Information
- Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Harvard Impact Award: 2015
- Rotary club of New Mexico State University, Community Service Award: 2009
- King George’s Medical College, Department of Pharmacology 2nd prize for best poster presentation: 1998
- Sikkim State Scholarship Award for Higher Education, Government of Sikkim, India: 1996
Timeline
Public Health Consultant
Department Of Health And Family Welfare
10.2019 - Current
Program Manager
Boston Public Health Commission
01.2017 - 08.2019
Assistant Professor
Nova Southeastern University College Of Dentistry
10.2015 - 07.2016
Dentist
Community Health Center Of Franklin County
06.2014 - 02.2015
Program Evaluator
Cambridge Health Alliance
08.2013 - 11.2014
Instructor
New Mexico State-Dona Ana Community College
01.2011 - 05.2013
Research Assistant
New Mexico State University
09.2008 - 05.2009
Dentist
Singtam District Hospital
01.2003 - 05.2008
Dental Internship
Faculty Of Dental Science, King George's Medical
11.2001 - 10.2002
Residency Certificate - Dental Public Health Dentistry
Harvard University
Masters of Public Health - Public Health Education
New Mexico State University
Bachelors of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
Faculty of Dental Sciences, KGMU
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